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Loyalty is a common theme in pet-centered films, and for good reason. Pets tend to be incredibly loyal to their owners, sometimes doing incredible things to get back to their family or to see their owner again. They provide the companionship needed for the owners while just asking for care and love in return. Some of the films that highlight the loyalty pets offer include the following.
Marley and Me
Marley and Me focuses on a couple and their wild Labrador, Marley. They adopt the young dog, and it becomes a part of their life, with hilarious antics testing the limits of their patience. While the movie is hilarious because of the dog, it does also highlight the loyalty between the owners and the dog and the lengths they go to so they can provide pet wellness and comfort when the dog gets sick.
A Dog’s Purpose
A Dog’s Purpose follows a dog who does everything he can to stay with his owner, even after he dies. Once he dies, he is reincarnated and does everything he can to be close to his owner again. He’s there through every stage of his owner’s life, from growing up to getting married, and continues to find his owner no matter what to provide the comfort and companionship the owner needs.
Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale
Hachiko: A Dog’s Tale is based on a true story and showcases the resilience and loyalty of a dog. Hachiko walks his owner to the train station each day, then waits for his owner to return to head home together. One day, the owner dies at work and doesn’t return. Hachiko, not understanding, continues to wait at the train station, day after day, year after year, hoping to see his owner again.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
In Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, the family leaves to move temporarily to a new location, leaving the family pets in the care of friends. The pets, however, have different plans. They don’t want to be left behind, so they set off on an adventure together, heading to where the family is staying to make sure they can see their owners again. This film shows the loyalty of the pets, wanting to be with their owners and doing almost anything to make it possible.
Because of Winn-Dixie
A young child moves to a new town and ends up adopting a stray dog she finds there. As the girl grows, the dog is by her side, helping her learn and grow to be the best person she can be. The dog helps her connect with different people, provides her friendship when she needs it the most, and stays by her side as she learns about the new area, the new people in her life, and more. It’s a testament to how much companionship a dog can provide to their owner.
Whether you’re looking for a tear-jerker pet story or you’d like to learn more about pet loyalty, each of these films can be an excellent option. The films are powerful reminders of just how loyal pets are to their owners and what they’ll do to stay with them and help them. Watch each of them if you’re looking for the perfect film about pets, loyalty, and companionship.
